Show Notes

Canberra-based composer Michael Sollis works in many different spaces. In this episode Leah speaks to Michael about composing about bearded dragons, rugby, ethnomusicology and his work as an education. They explore his use of time and space, counting minutes and seconds rather than beats or signatures. This podcast was recorded at the Belconnen Arts Centre in Canberra, where Michael is Composer in Residence.

In the words of the composer:

“It’s really difficult to distinguish myself between being a musician, or a composer, or an anthropologist, or a researcher or a teacher. All these things are just words to describe not even different aspects of who I am; I think that we are a person, and all of these things make up who I am.”

Music in this Episode

Letter to a Greek Nymph, by Michael Sollis
Performed by Meriel Owen: Celeste.
Recorded by the Griffyn Ensemble.

Two excerpts from Northern Lights, by Michael Sollis
Performed and recorded by the Griffyn Ensemble.

Excerpt from Hit Me!, by Michael Sollis
Performed and recorded by the Griffyn Ensemble.